The Atlanta Falcons are officially headed to Spain. The team will play a 2026 regular-season game in Madrid, per @AdamSchefter of ESPN.
The announcement marks a significant step in the NFL's continued international expansion. The Falcons are slated to take the field at the newly renovated Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the historic home of Real Madrid. This move follows the league's previous commitment to hosting regular-season contests in Spain as it seeks to grow its fan base across Europe.
This will be the Falcons' first game in Spain and their latest international appearance since playing at Wembley Stadium in London during the 2023 season. By scheduling a game in Madrid, the NFL continues to diversify its global reach, adding Spain to a list of international hosts that already includes the United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, and Brazil.
As of now, the opponent for the Falcons and the specific date of the matchup have not been determined. The NFL typically releases the full international schedule during the spring of the season in question. Fans can expect more information regarding travel packages and ticket availability in the coming months as the league prepares for its Spanish debut.
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